Z76.5 - Malingerer [conscious simulation]
- Applicable to Malingerer [conscious simulation]
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z76.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z76.5 - other international versions of ICD10 Z76.5 may differ.
- Z76.5 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion Term
- Person feigning illness (with obvious motivation)
Type 1 Excludes
- factitious disorder (F68.1-, F68.A)
- peregrinating patient (F68.1-)
The following codes above Z76.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z76.5:
Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Section: Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Category: Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Billable/Specific Code
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